2020 Election Results by State
Understanding the Election Results
The 2020 election was one of the most closely contested in U.S. history. With the results now in, it's important to understand how each state voted and what the results mean for the future of the country.
State-by-State Breakdown
The 2020 election saw a record turnout, with more than 150 million Americans casting their votes. The election was extremely close, with the final result coming down to a handful of states. Here is a breakdown of the results in each state:
Alabama
In Alabama, Republican incumbent Donald Trump won with nearly 63% of the vote. Democrat Joe Biden received 36.6% of the vote in the state.
Alaska
In Alaska, Trump won with 57.4% of the vote. Biden received nearly 41% of the vote.
Arizona
In Arizona, Biden won with 50.6% of the vote. Trump received 48.3% of the vote in the state.
Arkansas
In Arkansas, Trump won with nearly 63.5% of the vote. Biden received 35.1% in the state.
California
In California, Biden won with nearly 61.9% of the vote. Trump received 36.6% in the state.
Colorado
In Colorado, Biden won with 51.3% of the vote. Trump received 46.6% in the state.
Connecticut
In Connecticut, Biden won with nearly 56.2% of the vote. Trump received 42.9% in the state.
Delaware
In Delaware, Biden won with nearly 60.7% of the vote. Trump received 38.3% in the state.
The Impact of the Results
The 2020 election results have major implications for the future of the United States. With Biden projected to win the presidency, the Democratic Party will now hold the White House and both chambers of Congress. This could mean sweeping changes to the nation's health care system, tax code, and environmental regulations.